A journey of (Asian) skincare, arts, and culture

Month: October 2015

So simple. So cute. Much star. Very cloud. The Skinfood Hair Magic Pad is a Velcro-style hairclip alternative. The concept is not unique to Skinfood’s item, but I was so amused by it for some reason that I simply had to have it. I saw this as an interesting alternative to hairbands. I know the Etude … More River-iew: Skinfood Hair Magic Pad Review

XENOGRAPH has arrived. I interrupt our regular schedule of skincare and fashion posts with this first Arts category entry. James Jean‘s first edition crowdfunded art book is complete. This beautifully clothbound collection explores James’ paintings, drawings, and sketches between 2010 and 2014. From jamesjean.com: It will pick up where REBUS left off and contain a seven-page gatefold that will unfurl to … More Bookshelf: XENOGRAPH by James Jean

Ahh, the d’Orsay shoe. Did it ever leave? Was it ever really here? Recently, I needed to replace my daily flats which were beginning to rip at the heel. Like the cheapskate that I am, I found these comfy d’Orsay flats for just under $12 at Payless! Who would’a thought? “But Lily, the d’Orsay is soooo … More Lily’s Closet: The Return of the d’Orsay Shoes

It’s fall, supposedly. For Hawai‘i, that doesn’t really mean changing colors and hibernation of animals, but moreso the mild return of the tradewinds after a hot, hot summer of dying hurricanes and simmering humidity. Yaaay. The beauty of a Korean-inspired skincare routine is its ability to adapt: to your skin type, to the weather and … More Skincare Routine: Fall 2015